Female athletes in the Valley Stream Central High School District were recently treated to a special visit by Olympic gold medalist swimmer Samantha Arsenault Livingstone. The visit highlighted the …
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By Juan Lasso
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4/12/24
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Meet Gunand Thind, Mary Youssef, and Ashley-Ann Francis, the trio of Valley Stream high school seniors appointed as student liaisons to the Central High School Board of Education.
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By Juan Lasso
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4/5/24
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Some kids, though not all, can suffer the lonely sting of sitting alone at the lunch table. Valley Stream District 13’s Wheeler Avenue Elementary School recently observed “No One Eats …
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By Juan Lasso
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3/29/24
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The Valley Stream Central High School District is proud to welcome its Board of Education student liaisons for the 2023-2024 school year. These three students are Gunand Thind, from North High …
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By Juan Lasso
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3/22/24
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Students at Howell Road Elementary School showed off their writing chops and research and creative skills at the school’s annual Ancient Egypt Museum Event. The students created an informative …
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By Juan Lasso
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3/22/24
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Clear Stream Avenue School has a renovated playground, an upgrade that district officials say “will further enhance the educational experience for students.” The opening of Clear Stream …
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By Juan Lasso
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3/15/24
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Alyssa Santiago, 17, a senior at Valley Stream Central High School, has garnered attention for her remarkable achievements both on and off the soccer field.
Santiago’s journey in soccer …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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3/8/24
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New York state’s recent mandate to electrify all school buses is a fantasyland, progressive step toward a not-so-green future. Beneath the surface, there are glaring issues that threaten the feasibility of this ambitious initiative. While the intentions seem commendable, the lack of infrastructure, exorbitant costs, and practical challenges in certain regions cast a shadow over the state’s commitment to a cleaner environment.
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By Ari Brown
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3/8/24
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My wife and I know a successful young couple who live in a spacious Manhattan apartment. They have lots of dining and entertainment options, a doorman and great views of a park. Best of all, they roll out of bed, hop on a subway and they’re at the office in a matter of minutes. They’ve got it made, yet everyone’s debating how long it will be before they move to Long Island.
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By Jack Martins
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3/1/24
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A lion was set loose in the Children’s Room at Waldinger Memorial Library on Feb. 10. Not the kind that prowls in tall savannah grass, but instead dances majestically to a pulsing drumbeat …
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By Juan Lasso
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2/16/24
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